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Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast
Renegade is a wine podcast for rebels, witches and the wisely intoxicated. This is a week audio ritual from the founders of Blackthorn, a secret society for wine lovers, witches, and story-seekers. We blend rebellious wine education with mythology, history, and the kind of truths you only tell over a second glass.
Hosted by Allie and Julie, wine educators and storytelling sorceresses, this isn’t your average wine podcast. Expect interviews with rule-breaking winemakers, irreverent dives into wine culture, and the occasional tale from the cellar shadows.
Episodes
98 episodes
Renegade: A Blackthorn Podcast: Spring Into Life and Fire
Welcome to Renegade: A Blackthorn Podcast. We are embarking on a new podcast adventure, but our entire catalogue of CrushCast will still be available on this podcast feed. Renegade is a podcast for those who want to learn about wine...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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CrushCast Episode 74: It's All Greek To Me: Assyrtiko
In our final episode as CrushCast, we wanted to bring you all a long awaited episode all about Greece and the underestimated variety Assyrtiko. As always we bring you a stellar example of our featured wine, this one is all the way f...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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37:09
CrushCast Episode 73: Wines For The Seasons
We have brought you an episode full of wine and time. Every season has a wine and we make recomendations of what to chose as they change.We explore the vines as they change and what that can mean. Taste with us and explore Spring and eve...
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56:17
Sipisode 15: Cool Climate Wines
Cool Climate wines are often talked about in tasting rooms and mentioned about from wines all around the world. We took this opportunity to break down what that means for how they taste, where they come from, and what that can mean for you as a...
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21:39
CrushCast Bonus Episode: Patreon February 2025: Flying Cigars and a Racquet Club
We always have a great time creating content for our Patreon. We decided to share one of our latest favorite episodes where we ask some critical questions. Have you ever wondered why a small French province would have rules about al...
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43:41
CrushCast Episode 72: Interview with Terah Wine Company
We’re bringing you another one of our interview episodes this week! Recently, we had someone ask us if we had any special content planned for March since it is Women’s History Month. But we don’t celebrate women only one month out o...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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50:02
Sipisode 14: Dessert Wine #3: Madeira
In this Sispsode, we take you to the island of Madeira. What makes this place special is the wine that it produces. Madeira wine is made by a special process of heating and cooling that makes it truly unique and able to stand the test of time.&...
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27:50
CrushCast Episode 71: South African Wines
We are so excited to bring you an entire episode on South African Wine. Although you may not see them too often in the American market, South Africa is the 7th largest wine producer in the world. We sip stellar sparkling wine from a...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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57:28
CrushCast Episode 70 - Beginner Series #4: A Case Study of Wines
We finish off our 4 part series with a 'Case' study. We have chosen 12 wines that can help expand your palate and your wine education. And if you want to keep going, sign up to join the waitlist for our upcoming beginner's course:
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58:19
CrushCast Episode 69: Beginner Series #3: Wine Pricing and Smart Buying
Have you ever wondered why some wines are so inexpensive and some seem too expensive? Part 3 of our Beginners series starts with another surprise gem of a wine from Trader Joe's. It is a great example of buying wine for you and your...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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53:16
CrushCast Episode 68: Beginner Series # 2 - How to Talk About Wine
In part two of our miniseries we focus on how people talk about wine. We have 15 key vocabulary words that you may have heard used to describe how wine tastes and smells. We explain each word and its definition in the wine world. Un...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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41:56
CrushCast Episode 67: Breaking Down Wine Styles
Would you like to learn the difference between light and heavy wines? Or why dessert wines are so misunderstood? Maybe there is a variety you have been curious to try but wanted to know more about first. In this episode, we do the...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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1:05:16
Sipisode 13: Historic Wineries #3: Schloss Johannisberg
We continue our series on historic wineries with a little trip to Germany. In this episode, you will get to know the oldest winery in Germany, Schloss Johannisberg. Dating back to the Middle Ages, and thanks to monks planting grapes, they have ...
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16:22
CrushCast Episode 66: Staying Cool In California, The Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Nestled in the east-west corridor of the Central Coast is the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. It is only one of three like it in the world. What makes it special is the morning fog that burns off slowly, and is perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonna...
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36:44
CrushCast Episode 65: Your New Favorite: Vermouth
In our last episode of 2024, we are excited to share one of our favorite drinks, Vermouth. Vermouth can be enjoyed as an aperitif or mixed in a cocktail and comes in a variety of styles and flavors. We have a lovely example of a Dry Ver...
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40:20
Sipisode 12: Breaking Down Harvest
Have you ever wondered what "Harvest," means when it comes to wine? In this episode, I give you a first-hand account of just what goes into making wine from the very beginning to the end. We give you the inside details of what it t...
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53:57
CrushCast Episode 64: November Patreon 2024: White Wines, Witch Craft, and Wine for Your Health
As a bonus for our regular listeners, we are releasing our Patreon episode for November 2024!The days are shorter, the world is changing, and we always have wine to drink. Today, we toast positivity, looking for simple pleasures and dri...
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CrushCast Episode 63: Our Little Known Friend: Viognier
Viognier has had a complicated past and at one point was almost extinct. Spread by the Romans and cultivated by the French it could have been lost to history. Now being planted around the world, Viognier has had a modest resurgence helped by th...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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35:56
Sipisode 11: Dessert wine: Vin Santo
Our latest Sipisode once again turns to the dessert wine world. Don't count them out! From the heart of Tuscany we have a delightful little wine that is not overly sweet and a great partner for an aperitif, biscotti, or some stinky cheese. ...
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9:46
CrushCast Episode 62: Halloween Interview With Final Girl Wines
We have the perfect winery to celebrate Spooky Season! We are talking to Anna and Peter from Final Girl Wines. Final Girl Wines is an homage to the last woman standing in all your favorite movies from Laurie Strode from Halloween to...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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1:13:02
CrushCast Episode 61: The Loire: Not Just a River in France
In this episode, we talk about one of our favorite areas for wine in the world: the Loire Valley. If you are looking for exquisite Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, or Muscadet this place has it all. With over 600 miles of wine cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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46:48
Sipisode 10: Historic Wineries #2: Inglenook
In this Sipisode, we look at one of California's oldest wineries, Inglenook. Located in the heart of Napa Valley this brand came from humble begins as a beautiful vineyard site in the 1800's. It was transformed over the years into a brand...
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Season 1
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32:57
CrushCast Episode 60: You Should Be Drinking Barbera
In this episode we are talking about Barbera. This wine is both rich in texture and light bodied making it ideal for food pairing and a daily glass of wines. Allie brings us a excellent and affordable example of the wine. Julie bre...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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58:27
CrushCast Episode 59: Interview with Author Adam McHugh
We continue our interview series with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the DeadIn addition to being an author, Adam is a pro tour guide and has a deep connection with the Santa Ynez Va...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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